Deglamorized LT conveys beauty of a mother’s love

Lorna Tolentino is at it again in Joel Lamangan’s “Burgos,” the maindie (mainstream and indie) advocacy film about respect for human rights that we at the Cinema Evaluation Board have graded “B.” LT portrays Edita Burgos, distraught mother of Jonas, who went missing six years ago. The film takes the gnawing pain in a mother’s heart into another dimension. It will be shown on Aug. 3 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Main Theater, 9 p.m., as the closing film of the 2013 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

It’s a deglamorized LT you will see in the film. Bespectacled and sans makeup as Edita, it’s the beauty of a mother’s love that LT effectively conveys.

I know he is at peace because every time I talk to him while I pray, I feel inexplicable peace.

What do you miss most about Daboy?

His laughter.

Tell us about your apo, Tori?

We are very happy because she’s so smart… and she’s Rap’s carbon copy.

What’s on your bucket list?

To travel to places I haven’t been to.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Waahh…overeating!

How would you like to be remembered?

As a good mother.

Gawad Tanglaw awards

LORNA Tolentino and Edita Burgos

Kudos to all the winners of the 11th Gawad Tanglaw ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Awards rites will be on Aug. 29 at the Conrado Benitez Hall of the Philippine Women’s University. I also salute the esteemed academicians of Gawad Tanglaw for their tireless efforts in giving recognition to deserving artists. Unlike other award-giving bodies that have many sponsors, Gawad Tanglaw’s funds come from the members’ own pockets. They make the most of what they have just so they can mount the annual awarding ceremonies, all for the love of the arts.

Here are the winners:

Best Film—“REquieme!”

Best Actress—Nora Aunor (“Thy Womb”)

Best Actors—Jericho Rosales (“Alagwa”) and Dingdong Dantes (“One More Try”)

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